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Topic ClosedDuke or Caress Of Steel?
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Poll Question: Which is better?
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Duke is a very good album by a band in decline.
Caress of Steel is a very good album by a band in its youth.

Caress of Steel by a margin.
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Duke is a classic five star album, that of a band at the height of their powers.

COS is an album by a band who would find greatness later.

Easy choice for me.
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Duke by far. Caress of Steel is a good album, but I think it's probably one of Rush's lowest points. I consider Duke, however, to be one of Genesis' best, among the ranks of their classic albums
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Despite a couple of low points, I will vote for Duke. COS is a little more patchy in places, although Fountain is one of my favourite Rush tracks.
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Tough call, but Duke.
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Supporting Duke here.
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Caress of Steel. 

Great album. 
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2 more albums, both around the 3.50 rating on PA. Musically, they are very different - Duke having a very symphonic atmosphere, and more towards prog pop than rock; Caress Of Steel being a more blues-based album but bringing in much more adventurous/lengthy songs. 

Both are big favourites of mine, and I think they're very underrated, but my vote goes for "Duke" by Genesis. The music on there is really tight, great chemistry between the members, pretty consistent throughout. "Caress" still feels a bit incomplete to me, like they're still looking for their sound, but without a doubt a great listen and so much fun to play along to! Tongue

As always, thanks for any feedback Big smile
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